Apathy is defined, in part, as a state of indifference, a lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. In other words, apathy is being in a constant state of neutrality. Kind of like the Swiss. I had lunch with a very good friend today. This person is one… Continue reading
Hurricane Isaac
Hurricanes, even small ones, cause damage to both person and property. As a result, that’s nothing to joke about. But, Rush Limbaugh seems to think otherwise. Mr. Limbaugh theorized that the Obama administration altered forecasts for Hurricane Isaac in order to negatively impact the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Why does he believe this? Because… Continue reading
Todd Akin
I’m a proponent of live and let live. People should be able to hold their own beliefs and opinions except when those opinions are rooted in some alternate reality. Todd Akin, Republican Senate candidate in Missouri and current congressman from the Missouri 2nd, said that women who are legitimately raped rarely get pregnant. I surely… Continue reading
716
“Under the President’s plan, he cuts Medicare by $716 billion, takes that money out of the Medicare trust fund and uses it to pay for Obamacare.” Governor Romney continues the attacks on Medicare, attempting to scare the seniors, especially those in Florida, to vote for him because the President is going to take away their… Continue reading
What Happened to Real News?
I watch MSNBC because they provide information and commentary that I tend to agree with, although, I most certainly do not agree with everything that everyone says. Since MSNBC is airing the Olympics right now, I am unable to watch my usual evening shows. I, very reluctantly, changed the channel to Fox News. The show was… Continue reading
$164 Dollar Fine for Driving Through a Crosswalk with Pedestrians
Starting August 14, 2012, motorists in Orlando can be cited by police if they drive through a crosswalk when a pedestrian happens to be present. This makes sense at stop lights. I understand the reason is to provide a safe environment for pedestrians. But, how about some accountability for the pedestrians, especially at crosswalks not… Continue reading